Video: Northern Ireland’s first ever Buffalo herd on Magherafelt farm

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Published:09:30Monday 23 February 2015

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A Mid Ulster farmer has become the first in Northern Ireland to rear buffalo on his land near Ballyronan.

The animals, owned by Mickey O’Brien, have become such a talking point in the local area that motorists have been pulling over to see the herd while out grazing on the lush green pastures surrounding the farm on the Ballyriff Road.

Mickey O'Brien feeds one of his Buffalo with fresh silage.

Take a look at this video interview with Mr O’Brien at his home and catch the full story about how produce from the water buffalo is becoming highly sought after by leading local restaurants in this week’s edition of The Mid-Ulster Mail